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VxTANTED-Tob buy 81 900 worth of bast-off
w Clothing of al kinds; highest cash price
LEVY, 81 Middle Street, Portland. IL
w comodated at No. 81 SPRING ST., fright
hand belly GIL
yNTANTED-Eyeryg gentleman is reminded of
w the fact that garments repaired etc IN
time will wear twice as long when done by FRED
i0t a mop Sde 70 6Tder tbe
latest STYLE Adv
WANTED-Every one wants their hens to
w lay when eggs are high, and in order to
have it So call at the agricultural stores or at "a
P I, St, and get package OF "DlklGo EGG
fOOD 81
WANTED-Old gold and silver Why keep
wv your old broken and worn out jewelry when
you can get get its full value in cash or taken in
for watches eTeyc or serwaTe a.
ST., S. Schryver, Proprietor. 1-p
VNANTED-Sx thousand dollars at five per
w cent for five years on real estate In Port
land. Gilt Edge security. For further particu-
lars enquire of o. d. RICE, 251 Commercial ST.
LOST AND FOUND.
nOG LOsT-A small Pug Dog with collar
~ marked "Pedro"; strayed away Wednesday
evening. VIII the finder please return to 90
AMBER. ' III
EOUND-Ane ear ring that the lady lost Monday
IL night near the Canal Bank. Can be had by
applying to CAPT. j. 7. STERLING, of the Star
Line Steamers, Franklin Wharf 81
NOUND-On Congress street, west end, a shawl
IL which the owner can have by calling at $50
CONGRESS STREET. Al
L,OUND-A purse containing small sum Of
Il money, silver coin. The owner can nave the
same by proving property and paying for this ad-
vertisement. Inquire at DWINAL PRIDE'S
LIVERY STABLE, Saccarappa, Maine. Al
II OsT-A pair of gold rim pebble eye glasses,
~ believe between Moulton St., ana tne
H. MILLS No. Moulton St., and be rewarded.
Al
LOST.
ON Christmas evening, between West and New
" High street Black Lynx Muff. The finder
viii be awarded by leaving at 90 STATE STREET
jan4dtf
MALE HELP.
NUANTED-As entry clerk in wholesale
wv house. smart active boy who is not afraid
of work and small pay; must be good penman
and quick at figures. Address Bon III. 1-l
YNANTED-An energetic ambitious, reliable
w young man, TO act as an assistant IN taxing
care of city Club House; none fearing long hours
need apply must be an enemy 70 dirt CAL at me
PORTLAND CLUB dOUSE. Oo5H2 IOnSrcoS d.,
evenings, between and O'Clock. I'll
CITUATlONs wANTED-By hotel
- cook; also a competant girl tor private fam
lily; also competant girls for all branches Of work.
Apply at my Employment Office, 2281a Middle
St., over M. &. Palmers, old Shoe Store. MRS.
N II. PALMER. GIL
VUANTED-A situation to travel in eastern
w Maine for grocery house; ten years ex-
perience travelling with dry goods; first class
reference Address GROCERIES,, 123 Middle
Street. oil
NNANTED-An experience nurse to take care
w of young child Call at 81 DEER1NG
ST., between and IL a. m. 5-l
| GALEsMAN WANTED-A man acquaint
y ed with the Maine trade to sell Flour and
Groceries on the road. Address A. b. c., Press
| ONCE. 81
Wanted.
| A YOUNG man that writes good rapid hand
"A can find position by addressing
p. o. BOX 1876, Portland, Name
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Ship Harvey Mills, Crawford, irou SeattIe ~
San Francisco, with coal, f0undered Dec IA, "
miles SW of Cape Flattery, during hurricane.
The first mate and two seaman were picked uI ia
an open boat and landed at San Pedro. The tate
of the captain and other men Is unknown. II e
at Thomaston, where she was owned. She was
valued at $50, 900 and but partially insured.
Portland. with coal. was towed into Portsmouth
evening of the 9th leaking badly. The captain
engaged tug to tow him to Portland.
Brig l. MunsOn, which has been repairing
on the dry dock at Providence, came off 9th and
will load coke for Providence.
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FROM MERCHANTS, EXCHANGE

Sid FIN Liverpool 9Th, steamer Circassian, Rich
ardson, Portland
AR at Sierra Leone Dec 16, brig Manson, Page,
New York via Bathurst.
Sid FIN Monrovia Dec 18th, sch Ellen Crusoe,
Mountfort, Boston.
Ar at Santos Nov 29th barque Henry Warner,
Paine, Richmond.
Sid I'm Pernambuco Dec 10th, barque Mary q
Reed, Warren, New York; 18th, Beatrice Have
ner Havener, do
Sid FIN Havana Dec 25th brig A J Pettengill,
Berry, Delaware Breakwater.
Ar at Lisbon 9th inst, barque vilora Hopkins,
Blood, Samarang.
Sid FIN Cienfuegos Dec "a, brig Mary Bartlett
ThnmnSnn. Santa Cruz.
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PORTLAND & WORCESTER LINE.
Portland & Rochester X. X.
ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS.

.sr9es- On and after n onday, Oct. -,
u-@smu.sf~s0, Passenger Trains viii leave
Portiands
For Worcester, Clinton, Aver Junction..
Nashua, Windham and Epping al Us
"A. m. and LOS p.
For Manchester, Concord, and points North
at Los y. m.
For Rochester, springvaie, Alfred, Wafer-
boro, and snco River al $50 mn, f.O5
and (mlxed) at $50 y.
Ror Gorham at 1850 "A. M, f.O5, 6.SO, On
linked at $50 y. M
For saeearmppa, Gum beriand Wills, We q,
brook junction and Weodford'- az T.10
and 1000 "a. M, 1.OJ, 500, $50 arc
lmixed) $50 y.
For Forest Avenue (Deering) 1000 a. M.
500 and $40 y. m.
The los y. ma. train from Portland connects at
Aver Iunet. with Hoo=ae Tmnnei Route for
the West, and at Union Depot, Worcester, TOT
New Work via Norwich Line, and all rail-
via Springhei also with n. n. a n. n. Y. H.
(@Steamer Maryland ROute') for Philndsi phin,
baltimore, Wash in gtom, and the south, and
with Bosfon a Albany Il. ~. Tor the West.
Close connection made al Westbrook gAac.
ton with through trains Of Maine Central X. r. and
at Grand Trunk Transfer Portland, with through
trains Of Grand Trunk Railway.
Through Tickets to all points West and South
may be had Of 5. II. HELEN, Ticket Agent, Pert
land 4 Rochester Depot at foot Of Preble street.
sD0es not stop at Wo0dl0fd's.
Oct23du j. W. PETERS SuDt'
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Partnership.

Notice IS hereby given that the undersigned
have this day formed partnership for carrying
on the business Of wholesale grocers under the
firm name Of G. A. Weston & Co.
CLARENCE A. WESTON,
THOMAS Il. THOMPSON.
Portland, Me-, January l, 1887. jan7d1w
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Foreign Ports.

Sid FIN Melbourne Dec 20, ship Patricidn, Ken
ney, for Boston.
In port, barques Geo Homer, Perry. for Bos-
ton; Jennie Hardness, Amesbury, from Boston.
Ar at Hong Kong prev TO LIST inst, bsrque Edw
Kidder, Griffin. Portland, o.
Ar at Cagari prev to LIST inst, ship Grandee,
Ellis, Civita Veccha.
New York,
Sid FIN Port au Prince Dec /, brig Carrie Pnring-
ton. Knoebel, Miragoane; I'd, sch Winnie Lawly,
McRitchie. Gonaives.
Sid FIN Surinam Dec 18th. brig Eugene Hale.
Harding. Boston.
Ar at Yabacoa Dec 18th, brig Annie X Storer,
Harding. Boston, IA days.
AT st Thomas 9Th inst, brig Lahaina, Allen, I'm
Port Spain, for Cuba next day.
Ar at Havana Dec 20, steamer Jeanne, Freethy,
Ponce (and cid 81 st for Delaware Breakwater.)
Cid at st John, NIB, 9th, sch Alton, Odell, from
Portland.
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ANNUAL MEETING.

rIyHE annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
IL American Turning Company, will be held at
the Office of ID. w. SNOW, SO Exchange ST., on the
second TUESDAY of January. (Jan. 11th,) A. ID.
1897 at o'clock p. M, for the election of officers
and the transaction of such other business as
may legally come before them.
ian4d1W% GEO. 4. BIRD, Clerk.
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European Markets.

LONDON, Jan. 7, 1ss7.-U. S. Is, 1297s Ans
1924.
LIVhRP JOL, Jan. z, 18S7.-Cotton market
frn-upiands s 5-led; Orleans 53sd sales a.
600 bales; speculation and export 1000 bales.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. z. Quotations Win
ter Wheat rs 8du7s 10d; Spring wheat 7sd Sd@
as lid; Club wheat at rs 10d97s lid. Corn
mixed Western at As sad; peas 6s Cd. Provis-
ions 81. Pork at 62s sd bacon 34s Cd for short
clear. Cheese 63s for American; tallow at 24s
for American; lard, 36s.
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a RARE OPPoRTUNTTY-A well Z

n tablished wholesale business on CONNER
fering rare opportunity for anyone wishing TO
engage in trade OF TO extend his present business.
Address in strict confidence "a. Co." Press ONCE.
q 4
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Merchants Marine Railway Co.

rIlHE annual meeting of the Stockholders OF the
Merchants Marine Railway Company will
be held at the office of Messrs. Chase, Leavitt q
Co No. 1877 Commercial St., on TUESDAY, the
D. m, for the election of officers and the transac-
ton Of such other business as may legally come
before them.
ian4dfd Holm Ill. RISSEllL. Clerk.
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Old Lady--only think, one missionary,for 10
900 cannibalsl
Yosng Lady-Mercy, they.must have terribly
light appetltes or they were awful big missiona-
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COMBINATION GARMENTS.

We wish to call attention to the fact
that our Combination Suits, both Cotton
and Flannel, are made to order, and cut
from measure.
The garments are made from white
and scarlet, all wool, heavy and light
merinO, gauze and cotton.
The merinO and wool suits are un-
shrinking. We warrant good fitting
and comfortable garments.
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EOR sALE-A big chance for man with
II some money; produce business in Portland;
the owner will sell or take a partner. Apply TO
BENJAMIN SHAW, 4S1a Exchange St. 81
uNOR sALE-At less than cost the balance
IL of our holiday slippers mems heavy calf,
kip and grain boots, wool and beaver foxed boots;
also several lots of children's school boots, al
solid. durable goods, and warranted so. j.. w.
TURNER, sos Congress, corner Oak St. 5-1
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Evaporated asb12@1sc
Foreign Exports.

LIVERPOOL, ENG. Steamship Montreal
"a $50 bush wheat 10, 21o do oats 81, 905 do peas
$40 bags flour 1875 bbls apples $500 lbs butter
284 head cattle 600 sheep 81, 800 TBS cheese 49,
800 do tallow.
BRISTOL. Steamship Quebec-51 $50 bush
wheat 605 800 TBS bacon 1886, 600 do cheese 175,-
900 do butter 1109 cases canned meats 1913 head
cattle Ii cS leather.
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CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

VyHE Annual meeting of the Stockholders OF
Il the Canal National Bank of Portland for the
election of seven directors and for the tranSac-
tion of any other business that may legally come
before them, will be held at their banlNng house
on Tuesday, the eleventh day OF January, 1887,
at IL O'Clock a. m.
decl 1dtd b. G. SOMERBY, OaShler.
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NOR SALE = Owner leaving the country will
IL sacrifice for $500, Boarding and Lodging
House in fiourishing city near Boston; furnished
complete, and paying 5000 per month clear, year
round always full; low rent good location; never
changed hands; investigate. Address j. W. FER
CURSOR 2nd, Lynn, Mass. 1912
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national Traders Bank.

FTHE shareholders of the National Traders
Il Bank, of Portland, are hereby notified that
room ON Tuesday, the eleventh day Of January
next at IL o'clock a. M, TO choose five Directors
for the ensuing year and to act on any other BUS
mess that may legally come before them
decI Odtd :. EDWARD GOULD, Cashier
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
BREAKFAST,
CARD.

"AVING permanently associated myself with
Ill b. A. ATKINSON s. Co.. house furnishers, cor
ner Pearl and Middle streets, Portland, shall be
happy to meet my friends in the State OF Maine at
my new quarters. My twenty-five years expe-
rience in the business with Walter Corey & Co.,
six of which was spent as manager Tin connection
ture Co., warrants me In believing that can I'LL
any order entrusted to my care to your entire sat
isfactiou Assuring you that we have one OF the
largest stocks OF carpets chamber sets and parlor
suits in the country 10 select from, remain
LORENZO +. DYER.
on4oo dtf
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Dec 81, lat 20 Sc, Ion IA II, brig Annie II Storer
from Humacoa for MatanZas.
Jan A, lat SO 80. Ion IA IS, an American barque
showing white signal with letter W, bound n.
Jan 6, lat 3S 3S. Ion 10 90, ship VIM ii Smith,
Rogers, from Liverpool for New York.
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WIT AND WISDOM.

81 want Lillian to be highly accomplished. nt to
shine in society," said stylish visitor. "She is
ian, sing 'Oft in the Silly Night, dear
Grim visitor lady doctor replied: 81 do not
her to have science. She is now six, but she Is
well along in physiology. Mary Ann, Sag poar
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The First National Bank Of Portland.

TIME annual meeting of the stockholders Of this
IL bank will be held at its banking, rooms on
TUESDAY, Jan. IL, 1887, at 10 o'clock a. m,
for the purpose of ele ting Directors for the en-
suing year and for the transaction OF any other
business that may legally come before them.
j. K. WENGREN, Acting Cashier.
Portland Me Dec 10 1886 dec11 dtd
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CUMBERLAND NATIONAL BANK.

TIME annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
IL Cumberland National Bank, OF Portland
will be held at their Banking Room, on TUES
DAY the eleventh day Of January, 1887, at 10
O'clock a. m, for the choice of Directors and the
transaction Of any other business that may legally
come before them
rNooo,oho. IN TooR dae1 did
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Chicago Connoisseur-Yo guarantee IT to be
genuine Carrot?
Dealer mildly correcting-Corot; yes, sir.
Conn0iSseur-H those trees could be touched up
a little I'd take it,
Feminine Adviser-That won't make any differ
ence, papa. Cousin Belle can fix it up when we
get 1t home. She has been taking lessons, you
know.
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Portland Soldiers and Sailors
Monument Association.

TEyHE Annual Meeting of the Portland Soldiers
ana Sailors Monument Association, will be
held on MONDAY EVENING, January 10, 1887,
at so O'Clock at Reception Hall, for the election
of officers and such otner business as may prop
erly come before it,
Per order. CHARLES w. ROBERTS,
ian5d5t Recording Secretary.
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RaIlroad ReceIpts.

.@P0RTLAND. Jan. z, 1886.
Received.by Maine Central Railroad-For Port
and 35 cars miscellaneous merchandise; for con-
Meeting lroads 90 cars miscellaneous merchan-
dfqa
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VNANTED-A situation by an experienced
w cook; references given ii required.
Please address COOK, Advertiser Office. 81
VTANTED-A situation by a capable girl to
w do general housework. Enquire at No.
MAPLE ST. Al
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For Rent.


VETANTED-To buy $1,000 worth of bast-off
w Clothing of all kinds; highest cash price
paid Can, or address Immediately, MR.. s.
LEVY, 81 Middle Street, Portland. IL
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Boston stock Market.

LDJ IoItBIdpusI
The following quotations of stocks are received
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For worn-out." rundown" debiltStec
school teachers, milliners, seamstresses, house
keepers and over-worked women generally,
Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription is the best
of all restorative tonics. 1t is not q " Cure-al,
but admirably fulflls singleness OF purpose
being most potent Specific for all those
Chronic Weaknesses and Diseases peculiar 70
women. 1t is powerful, gen ral as wei as
uterine, tonic and nervine, and imparts vigor
and strength to the whole system. 1t promptly
cures weakness of stomach, indigestion, bloat-
ing, weak back, nervous prostitution, debility
and sleeplessneSs, in either sex. Eavorite Pre-
scriptfon is sold by druggists under our post
the guarantee. See wrapper around bottle.
Price $I.00, or six bottles for $500.
A large treatise on Diseases of Women, pro-
fusely illustrated with colored plates and nu-
merous wood-cuts, sent for 10 cents IN stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
SICK HEADACHE, Bilious Headache,
and Constipation, promptly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pellets. Csc. vaeL
by druggists
ie24 vnrm
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Wanted.

A YOUNG man that writes good rapid hand
"A can find position by addressing
p. 0. BOX 1876, Portland, Maine.
dee22 diff
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There are many forms of nervous debility in
men, that yield to the use of Carters Iron Pills.
Those who are troubled with nervous weakness,
night sweats, &C., should try them.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-08

few table boarders can be ac-
w eomodated at No. 81 SPRING ST., fright
hand haIfN GIL
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Dissolution.
CO-parfnership.
dissolution of CO-Partnership.

VNHE Co-partnership Heretofore existing under
the firm name and style of Shirley and Cous
ins is this day dissolved by mutual consent. ii.
w. Cousins will collect all debts due the late firm
and settle all liabilities He, only is authorized to
sign the firm name In liquidation.
FRANKLIN SHIRLEY,
HERkDON w. COUSINS.
Fryeburg Me-, Dec 20, 1886. dec2Sd2w
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AEA ENEGG Its causes, and new and
iii EAT ~ ECC successful CURE at your
own home, by one who was deaf twenty-eight
" years Treated by most Of the noted special
ISIS Without benefit. Cured himself In three
months and since then hundreds of others. Fun
particulars sent on application.
T. S. PAGE, No. Al West 31st st.
oct23eodSrw6m- New York City.
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SAILING DAYS OF STEAMSHIPS.
MARINE NEWS.
1@1- pn1rl ANN
FRIDAY, Jan. z

FRIDAY, Jan. z.
Arrived.
Steamship Eleanora, Bragg, New York-mdse
to j B Coyle. - -
Steamer Cumberland, Thompson, st John, NIB,
via Eastport for Boston.
& McAlster Vessel to II Lewis & Co.
Sch Helen j Mosely, Holt Baltimore-coal to
Randall a. McAllister.
Sch Matte Allies, Crockett Woodbridge-clay
TO Portland Stoneware Co.
guano to N o Cram.
Sch White Foam, Ford, Boston.
sch Grace Stevens, Stevens, Boston.
Sch w NOrcross, Robinson. Boston.
Sch Fairy Forest Carter, Boston.
Sch Emma X Smalley, Robinson, Shulee, Ms,
for New York.
Sch Mary Elizabeth, Dunton. Boothbay.
Cleared.
Steamship. Quebec, (Br) Cross, Bristol. E.
ID Torrance & Co.
Sch Robt Dun, Crowel, Baltimore-J Nicker-
son & Son.
Sch Willie seavey, Simmons, Friendship-N
Blake.
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DAILY-From w. Minot 3.27 p. m. for Hebron
Academy; Ruckaeld $50 p. m. for W. sumner
and Turner; Canton 4. % p. IN; arriving at Peru
$40; Dxheid 600; Mexico TOO p. m; also for
Brettun's Mills, Liyermore. Returning, leave
Mexico GOO, Dixfeld 100 a m arriving al Port
land 1905 D. m. l.. L. LINCOLN, Supt.
RI q. BRADFORD. @. II. A. oct29di
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"You can't improve on nature" said old Hard
20, yes you can" said young Hysoni "a man
may be born a natural fool but If he keeps on,
like some men know by the time he's 90 he's a
bigger fool than all the babies in the world. Ma
ture can't make fool equal TO the man who
makes a fool of himself"
And then old Hardhead growled that he wasn't
talking politics, but art.
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Portland Masonic Relief Association.

VyHE annual meeting Of this corporation for the
il choice of officers and the transaction OF any
business that may lawfully come before II, Will be
held at the office OF the corporation on TUES
DAY, January 18th. 1887, at bali past seven D.
m. Per order, ,,.,, -,
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New York stock and Money Market.
rRv telegraph

NEW YORK, Jan. Z. 1ss7:-Money on call
easy, ranging from TO @; last loan D, closing at
oIIiet and rather unsettled. Government bonds
are dull and heavy. Railroad bonds aetlYe and
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Things one would rather have left unsaid:
And now. my dear general, come and sit by me
and tell me all Che scandal that's happened since
I've been away
well, really, Mrs. Malecho, er--you see--er-
the fact Is, that while you've been away, there has
been no scandalo
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WANTED-Every gentleman is reminded Of
w the fact that garments repaired etc. In
time will wear twice as long when done by FRED
w. GROSSTUCK, tailor. 266 Middle Street. N.
B.-Gents own cloth cut and made to order in the
latest style. 4-4w
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No other remedy has proved so effeetual in re-
lIevlng coughs and colds as DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup
Mr.. J. A. Price, Deputy Inspector, State To-
bacco Warehouse No. 5. Baltimore, Nd, cordial
ly recommends salvation.Oll for neuralgia. Price
20 cents.
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ITO LIGHTHOUSE 90 Gray Street; also upper
tenament in house "a Free Street. Enquire
of II 9 WATERHOUSE. dec3Odtf
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Young mani love your daughter, sir and
would like TO make her my wife,
Father-What are your prospects?
Young mani think they will be pretty good If
yOu will say YES,
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IrdlDefrleS--
Maine. .....6 50G7 30
Cape Cod. % 50@l0 80
Pea Beans. L 7b01 So
Medium....1 75@1 so
German md1 COOL rs
Yellow Eyes.1 506u1 SO
Potatoes. bush, 50a60
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A DESIRABLE two story frame dwelling,
recently modernized and improved, contains two
parlors dining room, kitchen, bath room, with
hot and cold water) seven chambers, plenty of
closets and front and back stairs, fire places in
back parlor and dining room, new steam heating
apparatus with eight radiators; newly painted
and papered throughout; area OF lot 4 900 square
feet Terms reasonable. inquire OF ROLLINS q
ADAMS, No. % Exchange st. dec24dtf
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Ministers, Lawyers, Teachers, and others whose
occupation gives but little exercise, should use
Carters Little Liver Pills for torpid Liver and bill
iousness. One is a dose.
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-08

Mrs. Patrcian Ito new girl)-I suppose Bridget,
you overheard my husband and me conyersing
rather earnestly this morning?
Bridget-lndade did that, num-
Mrs. P.-l hope you do not consider that any
thing unusual was going on?
Brdget-Niver bit. mum. wanst had a hts-
band meself, mum, an niver day passed that the
neighhors didn't behave one or the other NV us
would be kilt entoirly."
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National Bank OF
Portland.

TIME stockholders Of this bank are hereby moth
flied that the annual meeting for the choice
of Directors and transaction of any business
which may legally be brought before them Will be
holden at the bank on Tuesday, Jan. 1lth, 1887,
at 10 o'clock a. m.
dae10dfd CHARLES PAYSON. Cashier.
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generally firm. The stock market closed quiet but
heavy at or near lowest figures of the day.
Ihe Iransacuons az the stock Exchange aggre-
gated 372603 shares.
Ane ronowlng are to-day's quotations OF Govern
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FEMALE HELP.

DOOMs TO LET-Furnished,o unfinished
IA at No. 68 FREE STREET. AZ
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M. {. FAIRW Gather,
No. . Elm Street.

"CROUP is THE ROBBER OF THE
CRADLE" but Bakers Great American
Specific is a positive cure for Group. 1t
has saved thousands Of tiny lives. Have
il on hand, for none know the hour 1t
may be needed. All dealers. so cents
bottle.
nov2 eodtfcT
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The Portland daily press., 1887-01-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PORTLAND WHOLESALE MARKET.

PORTLAND, Jan. Z, 1887
- The following to-day's closing quotations of
rain, Provisions, &C.: